Pretzel Stick Basket Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Baking Soda Bath
Toppings
Method
Making the Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add salt, melted unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Preparing the Baking Soda Bath
- 5
Prepare Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add 2 cups of baking soda, stirring to dissolve.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape Pretzel Sticks
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long stick (about 10-12 inches long).
- 8
Bathe Pretzel Sticks
Working in batches, submerge each pretzel stick into the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds. Remove them and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool Down
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.